Merton E. Hill Elementary School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Merton E. Hill Elementary School
Merton E. Hill Elementary School is a public school located in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. It is part of the Charleston County School District and has been serving the community since 1960. The school is named after Merton E. Hill, a prominent local educator and civil rights leader. At Merton E. Hill Elementary School, students are provided with a quality education that is tailored to their individual needs. The school offers a variety of programs and activities that help students develop their academic, social, and emotional skills. The school also has a strong emphasis on character education, which teaches students the importance of respect, responsibility, and kindness. In addition to the academic curriculum, Merton E. Hill Elementary School also offers extracurricular activities such as music, art, and physical education. The school also has a strong commitment to community service and encourages students to participate in volunteer activities. Merton E. Hill Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. The school has a highly qualified and experienced staff that is committed to helping students reach their fullest potential.
Address:
9681 11th St.
Garden Grove, CA 92844Phone:
(714) 663-6561
Site:
Grades:
K – 6
Enrollment:
303 students
Overview Merton E. Hill Elementary School
Merton E. Hill Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Merton E. Hill Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Verdict on Merton E. Hill Elementary School
Merton E. Hill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Merton E. Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
